I remember this incident. Back then, in our community, it was a big deal since all felt the man raped a child.
Since then, the victim forgave her attacker. Some contend we send a mixed message when we place a child on trial for a crime, but refuse others the right to drink alcohol.
In truth, each case is its own as each has its own characteristics & facts. Some develop earlier than others & some crimes, depending on their savagery, also rate different approaches. If America wants it another way we need a national guideline so all courts respond the same.
As for European attitudes, so what! They have always has significantly more liberal views on issues than Americans have had. That may be why Europe always seems to be in some sort of turmoil.
Once the “child” was drugged, & once the adult had any sort of sex with her, he became a criminal forcible rapist.
Hollywood will always attack any whose actions “they” find reprehensible, but make excuses for those whose actions “they’ find acceptable or no big deal.
Its a typical liberal attitude of “do as we say, not as we do!” Or more accurately, ‘WE’ can do what we want, but ‘YOU OTHERS’ must beg
‘OUR’ permission or suffer consequences ‘WE’ decide are appropriate!”
